durch|machen
Translation
to go through, to experience, to stay up all night, to pull an all-nighter
Examples
Sie hat eine schwere Zeit durchgemacht.
She went through a difficult time.
Wir haben die ganze Nacht durchgemacht und gelernt.
We stayed up all night and studied.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((durchmachen)) to go through sth. She went through a difficult illness.
((the night)) ((durchmachen)) to stay up all night We stayed up the whole night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erleben, erleiden; Antonyms: vermeiden
Etymology
From 'durch' (through) and 'machen' (to make/do). Literally 'to make it through'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to 'make' (machen) your way 'through' (durch) a difficult time or 'through' the night without sleep.